Tips To Improve Bowling Balance

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 3/24/16; Updated: 4/4/2022

A well balanced approach starts with a good set up on the approach and ends with a good finishing position at the foul line. Maintaining good posture when delivering the bowling ball is critical to accuracy.

Here are a few tips to improve bowling balance:

*Create a forward spine angle tilt about 10 - 15 degrees from an upright stance position​.

*Use a slight amount of knee flex in your stance and add just a tiny bit more flex with each successive step with your slide step using the greatest amount of slide knee flex.

*Retain a the same spine angle tilt as in your stance while you walk to the foul line and deliver your bowling ball.

*Avoid wasted body motion and unneeded gyrations as you walk to the foul line.

*Keep your head as motionless as possible while walking while releasing your bowling ball. A steady and level head will produce good balance.

*Smoothly sweep your bowling balance leg toward the non-bowling side of your body as you begin your slide. Your shoe can smoothly remain in contact with the floor to stabilize your upper body while releasing your ball.

*Sliding toward the center of your body torso.
*The front portion of your shoulders can be in a vertical line directly over the knee cap of your sliding leg.

Good balance stems from establishing good body posture in your stance and throughout your approach.

Hold your form at the foul line after you have released your bowling ball until the ball reaches your sight target.

Keep things simple. Never rush your approach at a faster pace than normal when in pressure bowling situations.

Follow these simple tips to improve bowling balance and enjoy good results.

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